# Trimester 3 intakes are only available at Burwood (Melbourne) for Domestic and International Students. Trimester 3 Cloud (online) mode offerings are available to Domestic and International Students.

** Not all major sequences are available via Campus study at Warrnambool. Students undertaking units in major sequences that are not available in Campus mode may enrol in units offered in Cloud (online) mode.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Commerce courses at Deakin are some of the most flexible and broadly based business programs on offer at any Australian university.

After a common first year of study in key business disciplines, students can choose from a wide range of specialist major sequences without having to lock themselves into one program from the beginning. Also students can choose from specialised areas offered by other faculties such as journalism, sociology, politics and policy studies, languages, psychology, or many other areas of interest (subject to satisfying entry requirements).

Professional recognition

Selecting the correct combination of units in one of our professionally accredited courses, provides an opportunity to be eligible to apply for admission to the:

Students should consult with a Faculty course adviser to identify the units required by each professional body, and also consult with the professional body. Eligibility may depend on work place experience.

Business internship program

The Bachelor of Commerce incorporates a business internship program which provides students with a realistic business experience in their area of specialisation. Two 1-credit-point units, available to final-year students, have been developed to provide experiential learning opportunities which foster the development of practical capabilities and enhance employment prospects for graduates. These units complement each major area of study and are available on all campuses and in Cloud (online) mode.

Unit selection

Students admitted to the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) will be given advice on unit selection, however students must take responsibility for planning their own studies within the course structure and course rules.

Part-time studies

Part-time study is available via Campus and Cloud (online) mode. Part-time study refers to academic workload, not mode of study.

Fees and charges

Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.

Please be aware:

Fees are calculated on a per unit basis

Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen

Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services

Course rules

The BCom is a course of study amounting to 24 credit points. At least 16 of these credit points must be units offered by the Faculty of Business and Law and must include the 10 credit points of core units and MCA010 ( 0 credit points).

At least one major sequence of 6 credit points must be included.

At least 6 credit points must be taken at level 3, of which 4 must be Faculty of Business and Law units course grouped to a Faculty of Business and Law undergraduate degree.

No more than 10 credit points may be taken at level 1. Full-time enrolment is normally a maximum of 4 credit points per trimester. With the flexibility offered, students are able to choose one, two or even three major sequences within the 24 credit points required to complete the BCom degree. Students may take up to 8 credit points from approved units offered by other faculties.

Major sequences

Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.All students in the Bachelor of Commerce are required to complete at least one major sequence chosen from the following:

* May only be selected as a second Major for Bachelor of Commerce students^ M300 Bachelor of Commerce is the recommended pathway to qualify for membership of professional organisations. # Offered to continuing students only

Details of major sequences

Accounting^ - unit set code MJ-M30001

Accountants are information specialists. They provide information, which is the only means of summarising the activities and worth of an organisation in a manageable form, as the basis for all review, decision and action throughout virtually every layer of business and government. An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Professional recognitionGraduates who complete the accounting major sequence plus specified finance and commercial law units will be eligible to apply for admission to the CA Program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), the CPA Program of CPA Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

To check your eligibility for entry to the CA Program of the ICAA click here.

To check your eligibility for entry to the CPA Program of CPA Australia click here.

To check your eligibility for entry to the IPA Program of the Institute of Public Accountants click here.

Career opportunitiesYou may find employment in accounting positions in the business community, industry, commerce, the service sector or private practice, or work in management consulting, the financial services sector or with government bodies.

Students should consult with their course adviser regarding the units required for professional recognition.For intending Accounting Honours students MAA302 and MAA303 are strongly recommended units and should be taken as electives.

^ M300 Bachelor of Commerce is the recommended pathway to qualify for membership of professional organisations.

Accounting Information Systems - unit set code MJ-M30023

Gain an understanding of information systems in an accounting context. You will look at the interaction between information and communications technology and the formal systems of financial control required by business. Learn about the central importance of accounting information in information systems processes and requirements in a business framework.

Career opportunities You may be employed in roles such as a specialist accountant or business consultant.

* Warrnambool students will be required to undertake two units in Cloud (online) mode.

Business Analytics - unit set code MJ-M30035

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Cloud (online)

The demand for business decision makers who are able to use analytics tools to shape their decisions continues to grow across the globe. Business analytics focuses on unlocking insights contained in information to improve operational efficiency, financial performance and strategic management.

* Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake units in Cloud (online) mode.

**This major sequence is only available to students enrolled in M300, M307, M391, D322 and D325.

Business Information Systems - unit set code MJ-M30024

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Cloud (online)

Supplement your business studies with knowledge of the underlying information systems that support modern business processes. Learn about the business applications of information systems and gain the skills and knowledge relevant to understand this dynamic area.

Professional recognitionGraduates who complete this major sequence plus other relevant units will be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Career opportunitiesYou may find work as an IT professional, business systems programmer, member of implementation teams within corporations or within specialist systems development companies, business analyst or as an adviser to companies who have outsourced their IT function.

Commercial Law - unit set code MJ-M30002

This major sequence is designed to provide business professionals with a foundation in commercial law. Specialised units such as Sport and the Law, Employment Law and International Commercial Law enable you to work in areas such as sport management, HR management or in an international environment.

Career opportunitiesCareer opportunities exist as commercial law experts in private and public companies, government bodies, public service and real estate.

* Warrnambool students will be required to undertake one unit in Cloud (online) mode.

eBusiness - unit set code MJ-M30025

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Cloud (online)

Learn about information systems, technology and business aspects of online business. Gain an understanding of corporate policy issues, the strategic opportunities eBusiness offers organisations, and prepare yourself for commerce in the 21st century.

Career opportunitiesYou may work as a consultant or in ‘hands-on’ eBusiness operations, in policy or accounting roles, or in supply chain management within manufacturing, wholesale or retail industries.

Economics - unit set code MJ-M30003

Economics is an important element of any business career or the basis of a specialist career in economic research and policy. Economics is relevant to the study of a whole range of other disciplines: business; finance; international markets and trade; health; transport; democracy and voting patterns; the environment – including policies on global warming; as well as social equity and wellbeing. An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Professional recognitionGraduates are eligible for membership of the Economics Society of Australia. Professional recognition by the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance is also available.

Career opportunitiesAn economics major sequence can provide the background for many versatile careers in industry and finance in roles such as an analyst, forecaster, researcher and manager. In government, you may work as a policy researcher and administrator, and in education.

Note: (i) Students intending to complete the Economics, Quantitative Business Analysis and/or the International Trade and Economic Policy major sequence will need to complete 2 distinct units at level 3 from each of the major sequences. (ii)For intending Economics Honours students joining Honours in 2014 and thereafter:Students are also strongly encouraged to take MAE301. It is also desirable for students to complete one additional economics unit beyond the minimum requirements of an economics major.

^ MET code denotes study tour version of the unit.

Finance - unit set code MJ-M30005

Finance is all about decision making. Do I buy or sell, invest or borrow? Finance specialists research and analyse the financial aspects of organisations and provide advice on investments. Studying finance will give you a broad understanding of the structure and operations of financial markets in Australia, plus the theory and techniques underlying financial management. An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

(i) Students who completed MAF101 in 2001 are ineligible to study MAF202.(ii) At least two of the following units MAF302, MAF307 and MAF384 are compulsory units for intending Finance Honours students.(iii) The units MAF305, MAF306/MFT306, MAF256.MAE356 and MAF308 are highly recommended units for intending Finance Honours students.

* Warrnambool students will be required to undertake one unit in Cloud (online) mode.

# MFT code denotes study tour version of the unit.

Financial Planning^ - unit set code MJ-M30014

May only be selected as a second Major for Bachelor of Commerce students

Choosing a major sequence in financial planning will provide you with the skills you need to attain your own personal financial goals and to develop the expertise to advise others in a professional capacity. Financial planners specialise in key financial areas, including retirement taxation, investment and estate planning. You will examine both the theoretical framework of financial planning, plus the practical application of the theories and strategies.

Professional recognitionGraduates of this course are eligible to join the Financial Planning Association (FPA).

Career opportunitiesFinancial planners are innovative and lateral in their thinking, they are up to date with the latest changes and they are committed to providing sound, independent and ethical advice.

Human Resource Management - unit set code MJ-M30006

People management is one of the fastest growing fields of professional employment. HR management includes recruitment, selection, training and development, workplace diversity, employee relations, performance and change management, and remuneration. You will also gain invaluable counselling, mediation and negotiation skills that will stand you in good stead in any field you enter in the future. An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Career opportunitiesCareer options include working in training and development in a variety of areas such as an equal employment opportunity officer, or a human resources practitioner or officer in business, industry and government.

~ Students undertaking a Human Resource Management major sequence in a combined Commerce course are advised to select only level 3 elective units from the above listing.

* Warrnambool students will be required to undertake one unit in Cloud (online) mode.

Interactive Marketing - unit set code MJ-M30026

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Cloud (online)

Discover how you can market via the use of new and emerging technologies. Interactive marketing combines the principles of marketing and online marketing with the hands-on experience of internet development and the issues of managing new technologies.

Career opportunitiesCareers in this field include marketing communication roles, online marketing strategist, web designer, market research analyst and marketing manager.

International Business - unit set code MJ-M30016

Burwood (Melbourne)

An understanding of the international business environment can turn a small business into a global giant. Develop the skills involved in the analysis of international markets, plus the personal skills and attitudes required to successfully engage in international business. You will study units with an international focus drawn from a wide range of business disciplines.

Career opportunitiesOpportunities exist working with economic or management consultancies, financial institutions, government bodies, industry associations and major corporations.

International Management - unit set code MJ-M30034

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Cloud (online)

Business now operates in a dynamic global environment. Deakin has introduced this major sequence in response to the need for graduates who have the appropriate skills and knowledge to embrace this demanding and complex field. You will focus on international managerial issues and the impact these global forces have on domestic business.

Career opportunitiesThis new major sequence responds to the ever-increasing complexities of international business in a dynamic and highly integrated world business environment. Graduates can expect to take on roles in industry, public or private sector, manufacturing, retail trade, agriculture locally or internationally.

International Trade and Economic Policy - unit set code MJ-M30015

Acquire a sound understanding of the economic basis to trade and the institutions and market structures underlying global commerce. Gain the essential background in economics and, in particular, international trade, which business operators need to be successful participants in the global economy. You will study the economic, political and cultural characteristics of the major trading regions, including North America, Western and Eastern Europe and the Middle East, but with a strong emphasis on Asian trade.

Career opportunitiesGraduates can be found working in all aspects of international business, both in Australia and overseas, undertaking roles in trade promotion, government departments, banking and general business management.

Students intending to complete the Economics, Quantitative Business Analysis and/or the International Trade and Economic Policy major sequences will need to complete 2 distinct units at level 3 from each of the major sequences.

* Warrnambool students will be required to undertake two units in Cloud (online) mode.

^ MET code denotes study tour version of the unit.

Management - unit set code MJ-M30008

Examine change, innovation and technology, globalisation, quality service cultures, participation and performance to develop the management skills of communication, problem solving, planning, organising, managing change and working cooperatively. An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Professional recognitionGraduates may be eligible for affiliate status membership of the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).

Career opportunitiesYou may find employment in management positions in the private and public sectors, operations or strategic management.

Marketing - unit set code MJ-M30010

Marketing is about relationships with customers and involves developing, maintaining and enhancing those relationships. Modern marketing is about adding value to the customer experience and building a relationship between buyers and sellers that benefits both. You will gain knowledge of marketing in domestic and international markets. An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Professional recognitionProfessional recognition by the Australian Marketing Institute and the Market Research Society of Australia is available.

(i) Students intending to complete the Economics, Quantitative Business Analysis and/or the International Trade and Economic Policy major sequences will need to complete 2 distinct units at level 3 from each of the major sequences.

* Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake one unit in Cloud (online) mode.

Supply Chain Management - unit set code MJ-M30033

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Cloud (online)

Supply chain management is about managing the flow of materials, information and finances, from supplier to manufacturer, and retailer to end-consumer. It deals with the manufacturing, storage, and delivery of goods to end consumers. Learn the importance of an efficient supply chain operation within an organisation and obtain the skills to implement effective performance, taking into account customer expectations and demands.

Career opportunitiesOpportunities exist in a range of industries such as retail, transportation, manufacturing, and many more. You may find employment as a warehouse manager, supply chain manager, purchasing manager, transportation manager, operations manager, eBusiness manager, electronic trading manager, order fulfilment manager, strategic sourcing manager, logistics manager or manager of procurement.